Pakistan pays tribute to UN peacekeepers, reaffirms global peace commitment

Pakistan has paid tribute to United Nations peacekeepers, known as “Blue Helmets,” honouring their sacrifices and reaffirming its commitment to global peacekeeping missions, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Friday.

According to the military’s media wing, peace is not a self-sustaining process but requires continuous and collective investment by the international community. It said more than 237,000 Pakistani personnel have served in UN peacekeeping operations over the past several decades.

The ISPR added that 183 Pakistani peacekeepers have lost their lives while serving under the UN flag, highlighting the country’s longstanding contribution to international stability and conflict resolution efforts.

Reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment to United Nations missions, the ISPR said the country will continue to play a frontline role in promoting global peace and stability. It noted that Pakistan’s participation in peacekeeping operations spans more than six decades.

Pakistani troops are currently deployed in some of the world’s most volatile regions, including the Democratic Republic of Congo, South Sudan and the Central African Republic, where they are engaged in supporting peace and stability efforts.

The ISPR said the nature of warfare has evolved, with peacekeepers now facing hybrid threats that include cyber security challenges, digital propaganda and the impacts of climate change, all of which are increasingly affecting global peace operations.

It added that the theme for 2026, “Investing in Peace,” underscores the need to modernise traditional peacekeeping strategies in response to emerging threats. Pakistan, it said, is actively investing in modern intelligence capabilities, advanced training and climate-aware frameworks to strengthen its contribution to UN peacekeeping missions and adapt to evolving global challenges.